Elder, Alters, and Elders
I am at work. On break of course (riiiight). There is Christmas music playing on the radio. I miss my Mom. I've missed her alot since she passed away at the end of June. I was terribly sad at first, then as days went by it got better - but today, well today has been a sad day for me. Thanksgiving I was pretty much in denial and didn't let thoughts of her linger, but I'm thinking Christmas is going to be difficult. I know that its all good, and this is as it should be. These feelings have to be *felt*, examined, resolved.
The wheel of life is turning. Now is the time to reflect on the past year, decide what things were good and should be allowed to continue to be a part of my life, and what things were not in my best interest and need to be released. Time to plan, pray, and cast circles for the coming year.
My Mother is gone. Stormy is gone. My Father is not able to 'take care of his *little girl*' any more. In fact, our roles are reversed. The *rocks* and *pillars* in my life are gone. Those I turned to for help are no longer there for me.
Now it is my time to be an elder in the community. To lend whatever guidance and support I can, whenever I can. I know that there will be many tough challenges ahead of me in the coming months. Not the least of which will be -- not allowing myself to get so wrapped up in the minutia of my own life that I can't respond and be there for my friends and family.
I tip the chalice to all, and to the New Year ahead. May it pass filled with love and laughter and many peaceful evenings in the woods...with drumming...and good Irish Whiskey!
The wheel of life is turning. Now is the time to reflect on the past year, decide what things were good and should be allowed to continue to be a part of my life, and what things were not in my best interest and need to be released. Time to plan, pray, and cast circles for the coming year.
My Mother is gone. Stormy is gone. My Father is not able to 'take care of his *little girl*' any more. In fact, our roles are reversed. The *rocks* and *pillars* in my life are gone. Those I turned to for help are no longer there for me.
Now it is my time to be an elder in the community. To lend whatever guidance and support I can, whenever I can. I know that there will be many tough challenges ahead of me in the coming months. Not the least of which will be -- not allowing myself to get so wrapped up in the minutia of my own life that I can't respond and be there for my friends and family.
I tip the chalice to all, and to the New Year ahead. May it pass filled with love and laughter and many peaceful evenings in the woods...with drumming...and good Irish Whiskey!